{"title":"Biomass Carbon Dots as Fluorescent Probes for Fast and Highly Selective Detection of Fe<sup>3 +</sup> in Water Media.","authors":"Hongyan Zeng, Meiyan Zhang, Huan Peng, Hongmei He, Jinrong Feng, Huanyu He","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03995-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03995-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, a novel fluorescent probe for the rapid and highly selective detection of Fe<sup>3 +</sup> based on biomass carbon dots (b-CDs) was developed. The b-CDs were obtained via one-step hydrothermal synthesis by utilizing laurel fallen leaves. And the as-synthesized b-CDs were applied for sensing Fe<sup>3+</sup> based on fluorescence (FL) quenching effect both in water and phosphate buffer solution (PBS) with a wide linear range from 1 µM to 300 µM, the detection limits (LODs) respectively to be 0.34 µM in water and 0.48 µM in PBS solution. The FL intensity of b-CDs was quenched fleetly within 1 min after adding Fe<sup>3+</sup>. The sensing mechanism of the b-CDs + Fe<sup>3+</sup> system can be attributed to the internal filtration effect (IFE) mechanism and the electron transfer (ET) between b-CDs and Fe<sup>3+</sup> in water, and only the IFE mechanism in PBS solution based on multiple experimental evidences. Moreover, the as-proposed probe was successfully adopted for monitoring Fe<sup>3+</sup> in lake water and tap water samples. This research shows some merits of economic, simplicity, green, high selectivity, and quick response for Fe<sup>3+</sup> determination, and provides an approach for the water quality monitoring of Fe<sup>3+</sup> and the effective utilization of waste biological materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Selective Detection of Divalent Cations (Cu<sup>2+</sup>, Zn<sup>2+</sup>, Pb<sup>2+</sup>) and Anions (SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>, S<sup>2-</sup>, CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup>) Using a pH-Sensitive Multi-functional Schiff Base in Neutral Medium.","authors":"Siddharth Gautam, Nancy Gupta, Md Najbul Hoque","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03958-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03958-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A new Schiff base-based multi-cation/anion probe (L) has been synthesized and characterized using HR-MS, FT-IR, <sup>1</sup>H, and <sup>13</sup>C NMR techniques. The Schiff base motif provides specific binding sites that detect cations and anions by generating distinct optical output signals upon interaction. A noticeable color change of the probe solution was observed from pale yellow to various shades of yellow upon adding cations such as Cu<sup>2+</sup>, Zn<sup>2+</sup>, and Pb<sup>2+</sup> and anions such as CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2</sup>⁻, S<sup>2</sup>⁻, and SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2</sup>⁻. This color change results from forming complexes like M<sub>3</sub>L<sub>2</sub> with metal ions. Whereas origin of color in presence of anion were attributed due to the deprotonation of acidic proton in the ligand. Moreover, the complexes formed by Zn<sup>2+</sup>, S<sup>2</sup>/CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2</sup>⁻ ion with L are fluorescent, enabling the detection of Cu<sup>2+</sup> and SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2</sup>⁻ using the Stern-Volmer plot, with a limit of detection (LODs) of 8.48 µM and 10.47 µM, respectively. Additionally, increasing the pH of the probe solution above 8 reveals a significant enhancement of fluorescence intensity due to the deprotonation of phenolic -OH and amide -NH in the presence of hydroxide ions. This emission in the basic medium is quenched by Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions and restored when Cu<sup>2+</sup> is complexed with EDTA. A logic gate has also been constructed for understanding the TURN-OFF-TURN-ON mechanism involving Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions and EDTA. Overall, the versatile performance of a single probe L opens up new possibilities as a multifunctional sensor, making it highly suitable for practical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tapan K Rana, Patitapaban Mohanty, Pragyan P Dash, Swagatika Mishra, Sorav Sagar Tripathi, Priyaranjan Mohapatra, Aruna Kumar Barick, Pradip K Jena, R Bhaskaran, Mohd S Khan, Mohammad R Khan, Lingaraj Behera, Bigyan Ranjan Jali
{"title":"Unveiling Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Molecular Docking and Dynamic Simulations: Interactions Between Protein and 2, 4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine Schiff Base.","authors":"Tapan K Rana, Patitapaban Mohanty, Pragyan P Dash, Swagatika Mishra, Sorav Sagar Tripathi, Priyaranjan Mohapatra, Aruna Kumar Barick, Pradip K Jena, R Bhaskaran, Mohd S Khan, Mohammad R Khan, Lingaraj Behera, Bigyan Ranjan Jali","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03939-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03939-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, we aimed to explore the interaction mechanism between bovine serum albumin (BSA) and a Schiff base compound derived from 2,4-dinotrophenyl hydrazine (L) using various spectroscopic techniques. The interaction between BSA and synthesizing molecule can provide insights into binding affinity, conformational changes and potential applications in drug delivery or biochemistry. The interaction between BSA and L was studied by using UV-Vis and fluorescence titration analysis. The fluorescence quenching emission was observed at 343 nm, upon addition of L to the buffer solution of BSA. The binding between BSA and ligand is static in nature using fluorescence quenching emission. The thermodynamic parameters were calculated from the temperature-dependent binding constants (i.e., ∆H = -0.318 kcal/mol, ∆G = -7.857 kcal/mol and ∆S = 0.023 kcal/mol), which indicated that the protein-ligand complex formation between L and BSA is mainly due to the electrostatic interactions. The experimental and theoretical results showed excellent agreement with respect to the mechanism of binding and binding constants. The molecular docking and molecular dynamic analysis experiments were performed to establish the interaction between protein and ligand.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Temperature-dependent Rotational Dynamics of a 3-(benzo[d]Thiazol-2-yl)-7-diethylamino)-2 H-chromen-2-one non-polar Probe in n-pentanol, n-nonanol, and n-decanol Solvents.","authors":"Anil Kumar, C G Renuka","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03972-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03972-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rotational dynamics of non-polar probe 3-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-7-(diethylamino)-2 H-chromen-2-one (3BT7D2H-one) and in n-pentanol, n-nonanol, and n-decanol alcohol solvents is studied using steady-state fluorescence depolarization and time-correlated single photon counting technique with varying temperature. Experimental observations indicate that 3BT7D2H-one rotates slowly in n-decanol solvent compared to other chosen solvents. Rotational motion is analyzed using the Stoke 's-Einstein-Debye (SED) model. 3BT7D2H-one solute rotational dynamics is satisfactorily described by the SED slip boundary limit in all three solvents.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effective Determination of Diosmin Using Nitrogen Doped Carbon Dots as Probe Based on Internal Filtering Effect.","authors":"Xian Chen, Menghan Zhang, Lang Zheng, Xiaoqin Deng, Qiang Chen, Wendi Han, Zhengjun Huang, Shaohuang Weng","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03963-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03963-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The establishment of a convenient and efficient testing method is crucial and needed for the monitoring of diosmin. In this study, nitrogen doped carbon dots (N-CDs) with the particle size distribution of 2.5-5.7 nm and the average diameter of 4.1 nm were successfully synthesized using a simple strategy. N-CDs exhibited excellent and stable fluorescence performance with the quantum yield of 22.33%. Correspondingly, a fluorescence analytical method was developed for diosmin determination using N-CDs as probe. UV-vis absorbance spectroscopy and the evaluation of internal filtering parameters verified that the mechanism causing the quenching of N-CDs was an internal filtering effect (IFE). The concentration of diosmin can be directly evaluated based on the quenched fluorescence intensities. After optimizing experimental conditions, it was found that the fluorescence quenching efficiency ((F<sub>0</sub>-F)/F<sub>0</sub>) of N-CDs exhibited a good linear relationship with the concentration of diosmin (C<sub>Diosmin</sub>) in the range of 3.0-50 µg/mL. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0.86 µg/mL based on 3σ/slope (n = 13). This method was successfully applied to accurately determine the content of diosmin in diosmin tablets and human plasma samples with good reproducibility. It stands out for its simplicity, speed, and acceptable determination performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Optical Applications of Acridine-based Hybrid Fluorescent Dyes.","authors":"Mehdi Pordel, Hanieh Gheibi, Ayda Sharif","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-04001-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-04001-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acridine-based hybrid fluorescent dyes represent a category of dyes that integrate the acridine chromophore with other functional groups or materials to enhance their fluorescence properties. These dyes have garnered substantial attention across various domains, encompassing bioimaging, sensing, and optoelectronics. In recent years, researchers have directed their efforts toward fabricating acridine-based hybrid fluorescent dyes with improved water solubility, biocompatibility, and targeting capabilities. These advancements have facilitated their utilization in biological imaging applications, such as monitoring cellular processes, investigating protein-protein interactions, and detecting specific biomolecules. This review delineates the recent progress in synthesizing acridine-based hybrid fluorescent dyes and their applications in optical properties over the past decade. This review is anticipated to catalyze the development of innovative fluorescent materials featuring heightened properties and functionalities.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis of CuInS<sub>2</sub> Quantum Dots Modified with Alanine for Sensitive and Selective Detection of Pb<sup>2+</sup> and Cysteine.","authors":"Zixuan Jia, Menghan Chen, Mohan Yang, Shenna Chen, Xuhong Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03947-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03947-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, a novel fluorescent probe based on CuInS<sub>2</sub> quantum dots modified with alanine (Ala-CuInS<sub>2</sub> QDs) was developed for the detection of lead ions and cysteine (Pb<sup>2+</sup> and Cys). Ala-CuInS<sub>2</sub> QDs were synthesized through a one-step hydrothermal method exhibiting uniform size, good stability and water solubility. The QDs were then utilized as an \"on-off-on\" fluorescence sensor to detect Pb<sup>2+</sup> and Cys in the ranges of 0-20 µM and 0-55 µM respectively, with detection limits of 0.29 µM and 0.66 µM. The mechanism of fluorescence quenching and recovery processes was also explored. Furthermore, Ala-CuInS<sub>2</sub> QDs have been successfully applied to detect Pb<sup>2+</sup> in tap and river water and detect cysteine in serum.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Urvi M Lad, Dhruti J Dave, Bhumi N Desai, Devesh H Suthar, Chetan K Modi
{"title":"Green Protocol for the Synthesis of Luminescent Carbon Nanodots Derived from Murraya Koenigii Leaves and Urea: Enhancing Photoluminescence for Advanced Bioimaging.","authors":"Urvi M Lad, Dhruti J Dave, Bhumi N Desai, Devesh H Suthar, Chetan K Modi","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03953-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03953-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We have synthesized Murraya Koenigii leaves powder-derived carbon nanodots (CNDs) by hydrothermal method. A tribute to our commitment to environmental sustainability is the unique composition of our CNDs, which are made entirely of natural carbon sources and a green solvent, water. Our further efforts to improve performance led us to start making nitrogen-doped CNDs. By using urea as a non-toxic source of nitrogen, we observed a substantial increase in fluorescence intensity, extending the usefulness and potential of these nanomaterials. We investigated the optical properties using UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. The other parameters, like structural and size-shape morphology, were analyzed using FTIR, XRD, and HR-TEM, respectively. The fluorescence spectroscopy demonstrated their capability to exhibit wavelength-dependent photoluminescence (PL), highlighting the potential of these CNDs for cell bioimaging applications. The fluorescence properties affirm their suitability for biomedical applications, as they do not involve any inherent risk to cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Green Synthesis of Luminescent Carbon Dots from Ficus benghalensis Aerial Roots for Bioimaging.","authors":"Renuga Devi Navaneethan, Arrthi Ravitchandiran, Ashok Kumar Subramania, Manikandan Elayaperumal, Rajamohan Rajaram, Subramania Angaiah","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03964-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03964-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this work, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were prepared using a one-step hydrothermal green synthesis method from a low-cost and eco-friendly renewable biomass, specifically the Ficus benghalensis aerial roots (FB-AR). For the past two decades, CQDs have been noted for their tunable emission spectrum, quantum yield, biocompatibility, photostability, and unique optoelectronic properties such as photoluminescence (PL), and fluorescence. The synthesized Ficus benghalensis carbon quantum dots (FB-CQDs) were characterized for their physical, structural, and chemical properties using XRD, Raman, HRTEM, XPS, FTIR, TG-DTG, UV-visible, and photoluminance analysis. XPS analysis confirmed the presence of phytoconstituent functionalities and the composition of components. The FB-CQDs, which exhibit long-range emissions, have potential applications in various biological and therapeutic fields. Their bioimaging capability is tested in Escherichia coli bacteria. However, despite their promising characteristics, the FB-CQDs showed no antibacterial inhibition against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, likely due to its carbonization temperature.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Restricted Intramolecular Rotation: A Dual Fluorescence Response to Hg<sup>2+</sup> Quenching and Ag<sup>+</sup> Enhancement in Live Rhizoctonia Solani Cells.","authors":"Ramanjaneyulu Mala, Dhakshinamurthy Divya, Manivannan Nandhagopal, Sathiah Thennarasu","doi":"10.1007/s10895-024-03976-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03976-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A novel imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivative probe (R) was designed, synthesized, and characterized via various characterization techniques, such as ESI-MS, <sup>1</sup>H NMR, <sup>13</sup>C NMR, and Dept-135 NMR. The data obtained from single-crystal XRD reveal that probe R has a coplanar configuration and is part of the monoclinic crystal system, designated the P2(1)/n space group. The fluorescence of (R) is further enhanced by silver (I) ions. On the other hand, Hg<sup>2+</sup> significantly quenches the fluorescence of probe R. The presence of other common metal ions does not influence the fluorescence of probe R in the CH<sub>3</sub>CN: H<sub>2</sub>O (1:1) mixture, as they neither increase nor quench it. From the fluorescence enhancement data, the low detection limit (LOD) for Ag + ions was determined to be 1.24 × 10<sup>- 8</sup> M, whereas the quenching caused by Hg<sup>2+</sup> resulted in an LOD of 5.69 × 10<sup>- 9</sup> M. The complex of probe R with Ag<sup>+</sup>/Hg<sup>2+</sup> exhibited a 1:1 stoichiometry, as confirmed by mass spectrometry and a Job plot. Single-crystal XRD analysis of R and its complex with Hg<sup>2+</sup> revealed a loss of coplanarity, which confirmed their nonfluorescent behavior. We present a promising application of probe R in visualizing living Rhizoctonia oryzae cells exposed to silver (I) and mercury (II) ions.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}